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Many interlocutors expressed their view that the legal framework governing elections and political parties needs to be reformed in a far more comprehensive way. They shared their concerns about inconsistencies between the different legal acts (inter alia, the different election laws and the LFPE). They also advocated the elaboration of a comprehensive Election Code, of a Law on Political Parties and a Law on the CEC – the latter being in need of more complete regulation which should be aimed at strengthening its role and independence. The rapporteurs noted with interest that such views were not only shared by several relevant state agencies but also by Government representatives who indicated that the preparation of the current draft law was to be seen as a first step in a broader reform process. On this understanding, the Venice Commission clearly supports the current reform as a first encouraging step in the right direction.